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Fat Pony Backpackers & Riding Centre

 
 

Description

Alan and Lorna warmly welcome you to their Cape Town backpackers and riding centre, Fat Pony. This is a family-run, child and biker-friendly farm house hostel in the Western Cape Winelands. We offer airport shuttles, free Wi-Fi, comfortable and airy dorms and grassy camping just 30 minutes from Cape Town City Centre.

Pitch your tent and enjoy camping near a grassy dam among palms, pine and guava trees. Enjoy hot showers, ablutions, water points and electricity. Or relax in one of the En-suite Dormitories. Fat Pony has dorms and Mini Dorms, perfect for large and small groups. The Mini Dorms have heating for cool winter months and private entrances. All bed linens are provided.

Cook your meals in a fully equipped farmhouse kitchen with a log fire or braai outside. Relax on comfortable sofas in the large room with a big-screen DStv and a computer with Internet. Free Wi-Fi is available covering most of the farm. There are towels and a laundry room with washer and dryer available to hire for a small fee.

Hire a bike and wine taste your way through scenic Cape Winelands. Make new friends while joining in on a riding lesson, pony trail or workshop - we have special discounts for guests.

Nearby activities include Butterfly World, Dirtopia an off-road mountain biking and hiking centre, golfing, quad biking and paintball. Wine tasting along the Stellenbosch and Franschhoek wine routes is a great day excursion. Venture into Cape Town to explore Table Mountain with walks, hikes, climbs and abseiling. Tour around the museums, sandy beaches and enjoy a variety of water sports. Take a trip to the cinema, pubs, clubs and restaurants of Cape Town.

Please note that Fat Pony does not accept bookings for contractors.

© Fat Pony 2012


Check-In  02:00 PM   Check-Out 10:00 AM

Fun: Activities include horse riding and scenic pony trails or hire one of our bikes to enjoy a wine tasting tour. We have city and township tours available on request.

Family: Family run and family friendly, with open spaces where children can play freely and mingle with friendly ponies. We have board games, croquet, horse riding lessons, bike and pony trails available.

Food & Gastronomy: Fat Pony offers authentic home-cooked Indian food to take away.

Price & Availability

ON REQUEST
Thursday 11th September
  • Per Person Sharing:
  • R450
  • Per Person:
  • R600
  • Per Unit:
  • R1350
  • Minimum Stay:
  • 2 Nights
 
Check-in
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CampsitesX 5
Includes: Room Only
The campsites sleep one to five people and feature electricity, hot showers and ablutions.
Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom
Other Self-catering
Views Mountain
 
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Relax in a comfortable, airy dorm with single beds and double bunks. The rooms have lockable trunks for belongings and en-suite bathrooms with showers. Bed linen is provided, and towels and the communal laundry room is available to hire. All rooms are no smoking.
Bathroom Facilities En-suite
Beds Bunk beds, Single beds
Other Heater, Safe, No Smoking in Rooms, Self-catering
 
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Mini Dorms Shared En-suiteX 2
Includes: Self-catering
Relax in a comfortable, airy Mini Dorm sleeping four in double bunks. The rooms have heating, private entrances and a shared en-suite bathroom with a shower. Bed linen is provided, and towels and a communal laundry room available to hire. All rooms are no smoking.
 
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Sleeps 4 Price: p/p sharing
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* Please note that these rates are a guide and are subject to change. Please confirm availability by requesting a quote.

Campsites x 5

Includes: Room Only

The campsites sleep one to five people and feature electricity, hot showers and ablutions.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom
Other Self-catering
Views Mountain

En-suite Dormitory x 1

Includes: Self-catering

Relax in a comfortable, airy dorm with single beds and double bunks. The rooms have lockable trunks for belongings and en-suite bathrooms with showers. Bed linen is provided, and towels and the communal laundry room is available to hire. All rooms are no smoking.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities En-suite
Beds Bunk beds, Single beds
Other Heater, Safe, No Smoking in Rooms, Self-catering

Mini Dorms Shared En-suite x 2

Includes: Self-catering

Relax in a comfortable, airy Mini Dorm sleeping four in double bunks. The rooms have heating, private entrances and a shared en-suite bathroom with a shower. Bed linen is provided, and towels and a communal laundry room available to hire. All rooms are no smoking.

Features available

Facilities

Facilities and Services

  • Internet Access
  • Airport Shuttle Service
  • Parking Available
  • Garden
  • Braai / Barbecue
  • Off Street Parking
  • No Pets Permitted
  • Fireplace on the Premises
  • Communal Television
  • Communal Satellite TV
  • WiFi
  • Adsl
  • Internet
  • DVD
  • Alarm/Security
  • No Credit Card Facility
  • Fully Equipped Kitchen
  • Gas Hob and Oven
  • Hospitality Bar
 

Dining

  • Restaurant on the Premises
 

Activities on the Premises

  • Teambuilding
 

Environment

  • Countryside
  • Farm
 

Activities Nearby

  • Bird Watching
  • Golf
  • Auto Racing
  • Health & Fitness
  • Surfing
  • Waterskiing
  • Walking
  • Hiking / Backpacking
  • Quad Biking
 

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
 

Conference

  • Overhead Projector Available
  • Whiteboard Available
  • Slide Projector Available
  • Television Available
  • Conference Venue <25 People
  • Notebook Projector Available
  • DVD Player Available
  • Flip Chart Available
 

Memberships and Legal

  • Backpacker Tourism SA
  • Cape Town Tourism
 

Fat Pony Backpackers & Riding Centre Map

Nearby Places

*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling distance.

In and Around

Nearby Locations
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Bars and Nightclubs
Gallery and Museums
Property for Sale
 

Customer Reviews

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So friendly
Vivienne Graham, South Africa
21 October 2011
We stayed at the Fat Pony with some friends and had a fun time. On arrival, we were helped by one of the riders and directed to check-in. As we walked into the kitchen, we were greeted by a girl using the oven to bake treats. The room was cool and the campsite a large lawn. The outdoor braai area is great for entertainment and protected from the sun by a huge shady tree. My friends say they can tick off camping in Kraaifontein from their bucket list. The establishment is actually surro ... more

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Vivienne Graham, South Africa - 21 October 2011
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